The nurse chooses to interview the family in the clinic office. A rationale for this decision is
a. Choosing the nurse's territory will provide the nurse with power
b. Choosing a less personal setting may be necessary for the family to begin discussing emotionally charged issues
c. The nurse will feel more comfortable
d. The everyday environment of the family can be assessed
ANS: B
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A) Lower her expectations for quality of life and level of function. B) Access community services to eventually cure her disease. C) Adapt her lifestyle to accommodate her symptoms. D) Establish good rapport with her primary care provider.
A newly employed nurse is working with an experienced registered nurse. During the shift, the experienced nurse routinely accesses a tablet computer. What advice should the experienced RN offer the newly licensed nurse about this technology?
1. "Be careful that you don't pay more attention to the computer than you do to the patient." 2. "If you send a copy of your patient's order sheet and lab results to the tablet, it can save you time during the day." 3. "I'll show you where there are some stress-relieving games you can access from this tablet." 4. "These tablets are such time-savers. I'll show you a few shortcuts to help you get started."
The nurse is caring for a Chinese American client and understands that an essential component of traditional Chinese healing practice includes:
a. Ayurveda c. meridianism b. herbalism d. shamanism
Which responsibilities are included in the pediatric nurse's promotion of the health and well-being of children? (Select all that apply.)
a. Promoting disease prevention b. Providing financial assistance c. Providing support and counseling d. Establishing lifelong friendships e. Establishing a therapeutic relationship f. Participating in ethical decision making